"The Teller County Sheriff's Office received a report shortly after noon local time that an elevator transporting visitors at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine near Cripple Creek had malfunctioned and stopped at the midway point."
"Officials believe the fatality happened during the malfunction. Four other people had minor injuries. Eleven people who were in the elevator were rescued..."
"Local and state emergency workers, including a state elevator engineer, were on scene to assist with rescue efforts. Everyone is giving us everything they possibly can," Sheriff Mikesell said.
"Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado said in a statement that he had spoken with local officials and was sending state resources to assist in the recovery efforts."
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